The Chicago Public Square Illinois Primary Election Guide

The 2022 Illinois primary is now. Don’t vote in ignorance. Square’s here to help:


Be ready.
Register to vote in Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Outside Cook County? Check your county’s website: DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry, Kendall …
… or the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Be smart.
Here’s a customized ballot with all the decisions you’ll face in suburban Cook County or Chicago.
Every item and race on your ballot, explained: BallotReady and Ballotpedia.
Plan your vote with guides from the League of Women Voters, WBEZ and the Sun-Times.
Consider the Chicago Tribune’s endorsements …
Slice through all those judicial races with bar association ratings of Cook County candidates …
… and Injustice Watch’s judicial primary guide.
Learn where the candidates in key races stand on the issue of abortion.

Do it.
Here’s where to vote Election Day in Chicago and the suburbs.
Trouble at your polling place? Call 866-OUR-VOTE.

Go beyond.
Get updates around the clock on the Chicago Public Square Facebook page.
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This is a work in progress.
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